Parvathy Thiruvothu a renowned actress in Malayalam cinema has spoken about her decision to step away from Kannada films after doing four projects in the industry. Between 2007 and 2013 Parvathy was part of Kannada films like Milana Male Barali Manju Irali Prithvi and Andar Bahar. However she soon realized that the Kannada cinema way of performance was different from what she was used to in Malayalam cinema.
Parvathy revealed that she was shocked by the Kannada cinema approach to performance which she found to be slightly exaggerated. She cited an example of being asked to give 5 percent more of an expression which was unlike the subtle approach she was used to in Malayalam cinema. Moreover she felt that the roles offered to her in Kannada films were limited to smiling looking pretty falling in love or feeling incomplete without a partner. With no scope for exploring different characters or storylines Parvathy decided to focus on Malayalam cinema.
Parvathy decision to step away from Kannada films was influenced by her desire to explore more nuanced and complex characters. She felt that Malayalam cinema offered her more opportunities to showcase her acting skills and experiment with different roles. With a career spanning over 18 years Parvathy has established herself as a talented actress in Malayalam cinema with a filmography that includes a wide range of critically acclaimed films.
Parvathy decision to focus on Malayalam cinema has paid off with her delivering outstanding performances in films that have resonated with audiences. Her legacy in Malayalam cinema continues to inspire new generations of actors and filmmakers. While her stint in Kannada cinema may have been short lived Parvathy impact on Malayalam cinema will be remembered for years to come.